The perfect signature cocktail for any evening spent hosting whomever you are inviting into your home. Plus, when you dress it up with some lemon thyme and basil, it’s a stunner of a cocktail. It’s sophisticated and unfussy – definitely your favorite! Recipe makes extra simple syrup.
Total Time
25min
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0 Ratings
Author: By Gabriella
Servings:
1
Ingredients
•
4
Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
•
4
Tbsp
Water
•
5
sprigs
Fresh Lemon Thyme Leaves
•
2
sprigs
Fresh Basil
•
2
fl oz
Gin
•
5
fl oz
Tonic Water
Cooking Instructions
1.
To make the Lemon Thyme Simple, heat Granulated Sugar (4 Tbsp) and Water (4 Tbsp) over medium until sugar is melted. Remove from heat.
2.
Add half of the Fresh Lemon Thyme Leaves (3 sprigs) and let cool 15 - 20 minutes.
3.
Remove the thyme from the syrup and store in an airtight jar.
4.
To make the cocktail, add Gin (2 fl oz) as much simple syrup as you'd like (depending on how sweet you want the drink), and a few leaves of Fresh Basil (2 sprigs) to your glass.
5.
Add Tonic Water (5 fl oz) slowly, then add ice cubes.
6.
Garnish with a few additional sprigs of Fresh Lemon Thyme Leaves (2 sprigs) and enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
387
FAT
0.0 g
PROTEIN
0.2 g
CARBS
64.1 g
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